Events

Upcoming Events

2015 Readers Studio
LaGuardia Airport Marriott, New York, NYApril 22th – 27th, 2015
After being away for two years, I’ll be returning to participate in The Reader’s Studio.

Past Events

2015 NorthWest Tarot Symposium
Monarch Hotel, Portland, ORMarch 6th – 8th, 2015
I’m honored to be a presenter for the first annual NorthWest Tarot Symposium. I’m presenting my class Inspiring the Muse: Inspiring the Muse takes writers through a whirlwind tour of the many ways they can use their decks to brainstorm stories, characters and settings using the pictures, symbolism, and structure of a tarot deck. Interested in writing short stories or books? Want to combine your passion for words with your love of tarot? Let author Jaymi Elford show you how you can put spark into your writing life. Bring your imagination, paper and pen, and your favorite illustrated tarot deck.

Tarot for the CuriousWomen of Intuitive Wisdom
May 25th, 2014
WHERE: Ellsworth on the Park Clubhouse -10800 SE 17th Circle, Vancouver WA 98664
WHEN: 1pm – 4pm
Come learn about the mystical art of tarot. Let Jaymi introduce you to that “wicked pack of cards”, their history and myths, and help you select the right reader to guide your questions. This class does not teach how to read. It gives a general overview for the curious. No experience necessary, and no prejudices allowed.

Becoming a Professional Reader2013 PantheaCon— Double Tree Inn, San Jose, CAFebruary 18-21, Monday 1:30pmin the San Martin Room
Are you ready to become a tarot professional but are afraid? Going Pro presents a safe forum where you can learn how to take the fool’s plunge and start your own tarot business. Jaymi Elford has been laying the foundation for her own business for two years now. While she claims she’s no expert, she’s ready to share her knowledge about what to do, where to go, and how to get those spiffy marketing toys. I hope to see many of you at my workshop!

Visible Changes Salon
Vancouver, WA 98683
FREE READING EVENTFebrurary 10, 2013
Do you wonder what’s in the cards for you this year? Join me at Visible Changes Salon in Vancouver for an afternoon of beauty consultations and tarot. I will be there from 12 to 3 offering free tarot advice to smoothly guide you through 2013. Many of the professional stylists will also be on hand to answer all of your beauty and nail questions as you enjoy free refreshments and a chance to win a $50 gift basket. Visible Changes is located in the Cascade Village 615 SE Chkalov Dr. Suite 2 Vancouver, WA 98683

The Readers Studio 2012
LaGuardia Airport Marriott, New York, NYApril 27th – 29th, 2012
I’ll be making my second appearance as a participant in The Tarot School’s Readers Studio this year. I’ll be working at the Tarot Media Company booth while learning tarot techniques from James Wells, James Wanless, and Shawn Nacol, along with many of my other wonderful peers.

Imbibe and Divine2012 PantheaCon— Double Tree Inn, San Jose, CAFebruary 17-20, Sunday 11:00 pm
Imbibe and Divine is a multi-sensory experience where participants explore the tarot in culinary delights. Part wine-tasting and part discussion on the taboos surrounding tarot and drinking, this class seeks to answer the question how can wine be like a tarot card. Jaymi Elford facilitates this class and also introduces the “TIPPSY spread”. No prior knowledge or reading experience is necessary. You don’t have to memorize meanings or esoteric occult lore either. Participation is encouraged but not a requirement. Class limited to persons 21 and over, IDs checked at the door.

October 13, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8:00pmThree Creeks Library, Vancouver, WANaNoWriMo Plot PartyNaNoWriMo is a wonderful, seat of your pants writing experience. The goal is to write a complete first draft of a novel in 30 days (or less). Started in 1998 by Chris Baty, NaNoWriMo is an international project that I have been taking apart of for the past 10 years now. Come join us at Three Creeks Library on this evening to learn more about NaNoWriMo and see how tarot can help you create a plot that you can use to write 50,000 words in November.

2011 San Francisco Bay Area Tarot Symposium
Golden Gateway Holiday Inn, San Francisco, CAAugust 27-20, 2010 Time and Room Location TBD
I attended the 20th annual San Francisco Bay Area Tarot Symposium and worked at the Tarot Media Booth. I had a fun time sharing tarot knowledge, stories, and ideas with my fellow tarot enthusiasts.

2011 Tarot Intensive and Retreat — Yachats, ORJuly 2011
Summer 2011, i I returned to the Oregon Coast for Katrina’s Tarot Intensive and Retreat where we explored the darker side of tarot through Devil’s play. I learned more about the interconnections between tarot and alchemy, astrology, and Qabalah. During the retreat, I got the opportunity to share some of the knowledge from my Imbibe and Divine class.

The Readers Studio 2011
LaGuardia Airport Marriott, New York, NYApril 28th thru May 1st, 2011
I made my first appearance as a participant in The Tarot School’s Readers Studio this year. I learned more tarot techniques with luminaries Corrine Kenner, Barbara Moore, Wald and Ruth Ann Amberstone, and many others. I had an incredible time and can’t wait to attend in 2012.

Hacking the Tarot2011 PantheaCon— Double Tree Inn, San Jose, CAFebruary 18-21, Saturday 11:00 am in the San Carlos Room
This unplanned class replaced another presentation where the instructor was not able to make it. In this session hosts Jaymi Elford and Paula Meier answered questions about various aspect of tarot itself, reading for self and for others, and how intuitive tarot works.

Inspiring the Muse with Tarot, using a tarot deck to journal and tell stories2011 PantheaCon— Double Tree Inn, San Jose, CAFebruary 18-21, Saturday 9:00 am in the San Carlos RoomThis is a 90 minute version. Interested in writing short stories or books? Want to combine your passion for words with your love of tarot? Inspiring the Muse takes writers and tarot enthusiasts through a whirlwind tour in using tarot as a creative muse. In this workshop you’ll discover how to use tarot as a journalling companion, the ultimate story generator, and as a writing coach. Let author Jaymi Elford show you how you can put spark into your writing life. Bring your imagination, paper and pen, and an illustrated tarot deck.

November 5-7, 2010Second Transformative Tarot Counseling Intensive — Portland, OR
I reunited with my TTC Pod to take Katrina Wynne’s 2nd Tarot Intensive. This weekend intensive covered the second level of her Transformative Tarot Counseling Certification Program and discussed Psychology, Dream Analysis, and Tarot Symbolism. She also supervised more reading sessions to make sure we’re getting her unique perspective on reading the cards. Check out Katrina’s site for information, cost and details. Come join us in this fun.

October 28, 2010 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Washington State University Halloween Party— Vancouver, WA
Looking for some halloween fun? Come join me and my fellow tarot readers as we provide some divination fun for Washington State University at Vancouver’s Halloween party. Costumes optional. This event is open to the public and will be held at the Firstenburg building. Canned and non-perishable food donations for Martha’s Pantry accepted at the door. A special midnight showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show will end the festivities.

October 6, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8:00pmThree Creeks Library, Vancouver, WANaNoWriMo Plot PartyNaNoWriMo is a wonder, seat of your pants writing experience. The goal is to write a complete first draft of a novel in 30 days (or less). Started in 1998 by Chris Baty, NaNoWriMo is an international project that I have been taking apart of for the past 10 years now. Come join us at Three Creeks Library on this evening to learn more about NaNoWriMo, play games with your fellow authors, and allow me to read the cards for your characters or create new ones for November.

NaNoWriMo Plot PartyNaNoWriMo is a wonderful, seat of your pants writing experience. The goal is to write a complete first draft of a novel in 30 days (or less). Started in 1998 by Chris Baty, NaNoWriMo is an international project that I have been taking apart of for the past 10 years now. Come join us at Three Creeks Library on this evening to learn more about NaNoWriMo, play games with your fellow authors, and allow me to read the cards for your characters or create new ones for November.

Class Description: Inspiring the Muse takes writers through a whirlwind tour of the many ways they can use their decks to brainstorm stories, characters and settings using the pictures, symbolism, and structure of a tarot deck. Interested in writing short stories or books? Want to combine your passion for words with your love of tarot? Let author Jaymi Elford show you how you can put spark into your writing life. Bring your imagination, paper and pen, and your favorite illustrated tarot deck.

August 12, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm PST
Mantra Espresso and Wine

July 29, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm PST
Mantra Espresso and Wine

July 15, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm PST
Mantra Espresso and Wine

Divination for the CuriousSunday, July 11, 2010 3-5pm, FREE EVENT

Come learn about the mystical arts of tarot and runes. Let Anna and Jaymi introduce you to the divination tools, their history and myths, and help you select the right reader to guide your questions. This class does not teach how to read with the tools. It gives a general overview for the curious. No experience necessary, and no prejudices allowed. No cost, this one’s on us!